❗️Israeli settlers crossed into Lebanon and established encampments.

According to the Times of Israel, The Israeli army has confirmed that a group of settlers crossed into Lebanon earlier this month near the southern Lebanese village of Maroun al-Ras.

Initially, the army reported that the settlers had set up a camp near an Israeli border community and were dispersed by soldiers because the area was designated as a closed military zone.

Following further investigation, the military stated that the activists had crossed the Blue Line by several meters before being identified and dispersed by Israeli troops.

“Any attempt to approach or cross the border into Lebanese territory without coordination endangers one’s life and harms the IDF’s ability to operate in the area and fulfill its mission,” the army said.

An Israeli military source said entry points along Israel’s border with Lebanon have been blocked recently, and troops were briefed on handling civilians near the border.